7 days in Greece Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Greece visit planner
Start: Alexandria
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Athens
— 2 nights
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Mykonos Town, Mykonos
— 2 nights
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Heraklion, Crete
— 1 night
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Akrotiri, Santorini
— 1 night
Bus to Santorini, Fly to Alexandria
End: Alexandria
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Athens — 2 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, and contemplate the long history of Ancient Agora of Athens.
For photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Athens trip itinerary maker app.
Alexandria, Egypt to Athens is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Mykonos Town.
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Mykonos Town, Mykonos — 2 nights
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Chora Mykonos
A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Panormos Beach and then visit Little Venice. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Paraportiani Church, then make a trip to The Windmills (Kato Milli), then examine the collection at Aegean Maritime Museum, and finally take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Mykonos.
To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Mykonos Town trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Athens to Mykonos Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. While traveling from Athens, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mykonos Town, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can fly to Heraklion.
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Heraklion, Crete — 1 night
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Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Heraklion Archaeological Museum, delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos, and then meet the residents at CRETAquarium.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Heraklion trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by flight from Mykonos Town to Heraklion takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to ride a ferry to Akrotiri.
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Akrotiri, Santorini — 1 night
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Greek Pompeii
Located on Santorini's southwestern coastline, the small village of Akrotiri sits just a short walk from one of Europe's most significant Bronze Age archaeological sites.Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): see the interesting displays at Tomato Industrial Museum, D.Nomikos, then take a pleasant ride with Experience Horse Riding, then enjoy the sand and surf at Red Beach, and finally delve into the distant past at Akrotiri.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Akrotiri road trip app.
You can ride a ferry from Heraklion to Akrotiri in 2.5 hours. August in Akrotiri sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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Greece travel guide
Few places manage to capture the world's imagination quite like Greece, a land of sun-kissed coastlines, tranquil whitewashed villages, lively seaside towns, and well-preserved ancient sites. One of the world's top tourist destinations since ancient times, the country draws nearly 20 million visitors each year. Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, continues to attract the biggest crowds and serves as a base for exploring the country and its 227 inhabited islands. Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old mainland on foot and discover the islands on a guided boat or ferry tour.
